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Pool Opening Kits & Pool Starter Kits
Get your swimming season off to a clean start with a high-quality pool opening kit from Doheny’s. Also known as a pool starter kit or a pool start up kit, these all-in-one chemical sets include everything you need to balance water and clear cloudy water in any swimming pool after winter.
Using a pool open chemical kit saves you time and money. For a deeper look at the process, see our Complete Guide to Opening Your Pool.
Kits At-a-Glance: Choose Your Pool Starter Kit
Selecting the right swimming pool chemical starter kit ensures the correct concentration of chemicals for your pool start and total gallonage.
| Recommended Kit | Pool Capacity | What's Inside |
|---|---|---|
| Doheny's Pool Opening Kit #1 | Up to 10k Gal. | 1pt Metal Out, Clarifier, Algaecide, 1lb Shock, Test Strips |
| Doheny's Pool Opening Kit #2 | Up to 20k Gal. | 1qt Metal Out, Clarifier, Algaecide, 2lb Shock, Test Strips |
| Doheny's Pool Opening Kit #3 | Up to 30k Gal. | 2qt Metal Out, Clarifier, 2qt Algaecide, 4lb Shock, Test Strips |
| Master Pool Starter Kit | 30k+ Gal. / Well Water | Pool Magic + PHOSfree, Clarifier, Algaecide, 4lb Shock, Test Strips |
Pool Opening Kit FAQs
When should I use a swimming pool starter kit?
Use your pool start up kit as soon as you uncover the pool. Early application of swimming pool start up kits prevents algae growth in untreated water.
Is there an above ground pool start up kit?
Yes. Our kits are the ideal above ground pool start up kit because they are pre-measured. Simply choose the pool starter kit that matches your gallonage.
What are the best swimming pool starter kit chemicals for well water?
If you have well water, the Doheny's pool opening kit Master version is best because it prevents mineral staining during your pool start.
Start-Up Kits Guides
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Pool Opening Master Kit Instructions
One thing to keep in mind when it is time to open your swimming pool for the summer is that cutting corners will only give you more work later. The pool was covered for the winter, but now water, dirt, and debris have settled on the winter pool cover and on the deck. In addition, the pool equipment has weathered and some of the parts may need to be repaired or replaced. Taking a methodical and thorough approach to opening your pool will ensure a clean, safe swimming environment throughout the summer for you, your family and friends.
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Pool Chemicals Guide for Opening Your Pool
At the end of a long winter you never know what you are going to find when you remove your pool cover. During all of those months of sitting dormant, chances are your pool water has gone out of balance and built up some contaminants. To open your swimming pool the right way, there are several different chemicals you need.
After you have removed your pool cover, replaced your winterizing plugs, cleaned the skimmer baskets and main drain, thoroughly checked and reconnected your pool equipment, and started up your pool pump, it's time for the chemicals. This handy guide will walk you through exactly which pool chemicals you need to start off on the right foot and get your pool ready for swim season. For complete instructions on how to open your pool, check out our comprehensive pool opening checklist.
Pool Balancing Chemicals
Pool balancing chemicals are very important to the pool start-up process. When pool water is chemically balanced, it provides the ideal environment for the rest of the
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